Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Civic
Power
200HP
Torque
196Nm
Consumption
8.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
6.6s
Top Speed
235km/h
Weight
1205kg
Price
25,100€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
315 L
50 L
147 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Civic 3p 2.0 Type R · 200 CV (2003-2005)
General description
The 2004 Honda Civic Type R, known to enthusiasts as the EP3, is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. In a golden age for hot hatches, Honda gave us a pure machine, a tribute to analog driving and naturally aspirated engines that scream to the heavens.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Type R is rediscovering the thrill of driving. The heart of it all is its 2.0-liter K20 engine. The real magic happens when the needle surpasses 5900 rpm and VTEC kicks in, unleashing a whirlwind of 200 horsepower with a metallic howl that gives you goosebumps all the way to the redline at over 7400 rpm. Every shift of its precise 6-speed manual gearbox is a pleasure, and its agile and communicative chassis makes you feel every inch of the asphalt, turning every corner into an opportunity to smile.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, with that peculiar compact minivan silhouette, makes it unmistakable. It doesn't seek conventional beauty, but effectiveness. Details like the red Honda badges, 17-inch wheels, and the discreet spoiler announce its sporting lineage. Inside, functionality reigns with Recaro seats that hug you and a high-mounted gear lever on the dashboard, which seems to beg you to keep using it.
Technology and features
The technology in this Civic isn't found in touchscreens, but under the hood. The i-VTEC engine is a sublime piece of engineering, capable of extracting 100 horsepower per liter without the help of a turbo. Its lightness, with a weight of just 1205 kg, and direct electric power steering, prove that the most advanced technology is the one that connects you most purely to the road.
Competition
In its time, it faced legends like the Renault Clio Sport, the Ford Focus ST170, or the Volkswagen Golf GTI. While its European rivals explored different philosophies, the Civic Type R remained true to the Japanese recipe: a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, a sharp chassis, and bombproof reliability, creating a unique and unrepeatable character.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic Type R EP3 is a gem for purists, a car that demands and rewards in equal measure. It represents the end of an era, that of analog sports cars that transmitted unfiltered sensations. Today, more than ever, it is a reminder that the true connection to driving needs no gimmicks, just a great engine, a superb chassis, and a driver willing to feel.